The Galveston Police Department recognized dozens of officers and supporters of law enforcement in an awards ceremony at the Galveston Island Convention Center on Friday.

“It was a chance for the administrators and management to actually get to spotlight the people who are ‘on the job, on the streets’,” said Police Chief Henry Porretto. “We want them to know that the fine work they do is appreciated."

Five Galveston police officers received high department honors -- the life saving and medal of valor awards.